Hybrid breeds for backyard chicken enthusiasts share a special history with commercial broiler and layer operations.

With the rising cost of eggs, more people may be considering raising backyard chickens for fresh, homegrown eggs.

Ben Smith is one of the few Islanders who isn’t concerned about the price of eggs. The issue of egg prices dominated the ...

Backyard-chicken forums have been buzzing about chick ... The chicks themselves cost $73—admittedly because I was buying fancier breeds that had been sexed to make sure they were hens—plus ...

With the culling of hens from bird flu outbreaks, the surge in the price of eggs has caused a bump in interest in keeping ...

Thinking about raising backyard chickens? Learn the rules, challenges and expert tips to ensure a healthy and productive flock.

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a Backyard Chicken Basics workshop and an Egg Grader Training workshop.

While backyard hens may offer a solution during ... lay as many eggs during winter or when they get older – most chicken breeds begin to slow down on laying eggs after about three years, but ...